Serves: 6
Total Calories: 212

3 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic (medium), finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican variety preferred), crumbled
1/8 teaspoon hot crushed red pepper
1 cup canned ready-cut tomato, with the juices
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained, but not rinsed

1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium high heat, and cook the onion and garlic, stirring, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cumin, oregano, red pepper, tomatoes, and beans. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse 8 to 10 times to make a coarse purée.

2. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the bean mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn the heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, 6 to 8 minutes, or until the liquids have reduced and the beans are thick enough to hold a mounded shape on a wooden spoon.

From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 212
Calories from Fat: 77

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